Jack Pierce, 81, Lansing, KS passed away Sunday October 28, 2012. He was born March 10, 1931 in Marion, Illinois. He married Shirley Owen Strean July 19, 1957. She preceded him in death on August 4, 2012.

His daughter Deborah Jane Henry survives in St. Joseph, MO and his daughter Pamela Ibarra survives at the home in Lansing, KS. Two sons, Doug and Vince Pierce, preceded him in death. Jack had a 30 plus years career, and retired as, Medical Administration Chief at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Leavenworth, KS in 1986.

He and his wife traveled up until they became unable physically. They visited all 50 States. His ashes, along with Shirley's, will be buried in the Wolf Creek Cemetery, rural Marion/Carbondale Illinois.